There are 4 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara by bus, taxi, shuttle, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Fortuna to Nosarabus Private
5h 23m$333–340Drive 165.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Arenal Volcano to Nosaracar 165.3 km
4h 23m$27–39Taxi, shuttle
- Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to NosaraPrivate
3h 22m$382–555Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane SJO - NOB
3h 28m$466–723
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara is to taxi and shuttle which takes 3h 22m and costs $380 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Arenal Volcano to Nosara. However, there are services departing from La Fortuna and arriving at Nosara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Arenal Volcano and Nosara is 225 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $330 - $345.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara, including transfers.
Arenal Volcano to Nosara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, depart from La Fortuna station.
Arenal Volcano to Nosara bus services, operated by Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles, arrive at Nosara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arenal Volcano to Nosara is 165 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Arenal Volcano to Nosara.
There are 321+ hotels available in Nosara.
What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Nosara, Costa Rica?
Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Nosara hourly. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- flysansa.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- costaricagreenair.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nosara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Bus from La Fortuna to Nosara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $295
- Schedules at
- Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles
- Phone
- 1 800 715 1370
- [email protected]
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Monteverde to Nosara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $397
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from La Fortuna to Alajuela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $258
- Website
- RIDE CR
Shuttle from Monteverde to Nosara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $250
- Schedules at
- Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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